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St Luke's University Hospital Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Bethlehem, PA(Bethlehem, PA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$70,966
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404131360
NRMP Code:
1605140C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
184

Contact Information

John Terrel Hippen
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
19
0
Part-Time Physicians:
12
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Flexible curriculum, PGY1 no call on electives, long call on General IM is 12 hours, 12-hour night shifts, excellent Board pass rate, attainment of competitive fellowships, ACGME and AOA accredited. supportive educational environment and dedicated faculty.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,966
PGY-1
$73,815
PGY-2
$76,775
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Bethlehem, PA
Metropolitan Area
Bethlehem, PA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
12,989,208

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
77(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$206K
Median Monthly Rent
$0.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$83K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
12,989,208
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.51
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
9.35
Gas (per gallon)
$3.34
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,966
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$92,164
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404131360
NRMP Code:
1605140C0
Total Positions:
36
Interviews:
184
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
John Terrel Hippen
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/9/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 12/23/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1605140C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
St Luke's University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
St Luke's University Hospital
Contact Person:
Janice Buczui
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Unpaid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
18th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
38.9%
DO Classification
HIGH

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